RACHEL PATTERSON, RN, CLNC
RMP Legal Nurse Consulting LLC
P.O. Box 516
Wauna, WA 98395Colville, WA 99114
Phone: (303) 981 5310
rachel@rmplegal.net
Website: www.rmplegal.net
CLNC® QUALIFICATIONS:
38 YEARS nursing experience.
Strong Medical-Surgical background including, Hospice, Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Ortho-Trauma, Oncology and Pediatric GI.
Working with multiple Electronic Medical Records since 1997.
Experience includes in-patient, out-patient, clinic, free standing units and independent care facilities across the United States.
Ability to explain medical concepts, verbally and in writing, in clear understandable terms.
EXPERIENCE:
05/14-PRESENT RMP LEGAL NURSE CONSULTING, Gig Harbor, WA
CERTIFIED LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT-Analyzing medical records for Attorney’s, Insurance Companies, Government Agencies and Private Corporations.
10/09- 06/20 FRANCISCAN HOSPICE HOUSE, Tacoma, WA
HOSPICE PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR- RN providing care for terminally ill patients in an in-patient acute setting. Review records on a daily basis for Medicare compliance.
05/08-08/09 TACOMA DIGESTIVE DISEASE CENTER, Tacoma, WA
CLINICAL CHARGE NURSE FOR THE ENDOSCOPY CENTERS- Providing and coordinating care for outpatient GI procedures. Assisted with writing policies and procedures for accreditation.
10/05-11/07 UNITED COUNTRY PREMIER BROKERS, Salida, CO
REAL ESTATE BROKER- Providing Real Estate needs for residential and commercial clients
04/05-11/06 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Denver, CO.
CLINIC NURSE IN G.I. AND HEPATO-BILIARY DEPARTMENT- Providing care to children 0-18 and their parents in GI clinic. Served on Quality assurance committee to review deviations in Standards of Care
04/04-04/05 ST ANTHONY'S CENTRAL HOSPITAL, Denver, CO.
G.I. LAB CHARGE NURSE- Managing care for the in-patients and outpatients in the gastroenterology department. Chart reviewer for compliance.
03/03-04/04 ST. ANTHONY'S CENTRAL HOSPITAL, Denver, CO.
NIGHT CHARGE NURSE, TRAUMA, ONCOLOGY, AND POST SURGERY- Managing the care of 29 acutely ill patients, checking orders and doing 24 hour chart review for Medicare/Medicaid compliance.
8/98-03/03 PORTER HOSPICE, Denver, CO.
HOSPICE STAFF NURSE- Providing care for terminally ill patients in an in-patient setting. Responsible for chart compliance and review
11/97-5/01 SOUTH DENVER ENDOSCOPY, Englewood, CO.
ENDOSCOPY STAFF NURSE- Providing and coordinating care for outpatient Gastroenterology procedures. On Accreditation board for compliance and Policies and Procedures.
11/97-11/98 SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER, Englewood, CO.
PRN STAFF NURSE- Providing care as an RN in all clinical departments of the hospital, requiring flexibility and broad knowledge of clinical skills.
10/96-11/97 SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER, Englewood, CO.
CHARGE NURSE- Providing care and coordination of staff and patients on a 30 bedded Transitional Care Unit. Responsible for 24 hour chart checks for accuracy and compliance.
10/95-5/96 ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, Paterson, N.J.
CASE MANAGER ORTHO/ TRAUMA UNIT- Providing case management for a 30 bedded acute Orthopedic/Trauma unit. Writing critical pathways and monitoring adherence’s to standards of care.
05/92-10/95 ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, Paterson, N.J.
ENDOSCOPY STAFF NURSE- Managing care for the in-patients and outpatients in the Gastroenterology department. Responsible for keeping Policies and Procedures up to date and the education of department staff.
11/90-05/92 ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, Paterson, N.J.
PRIMARY CARE NURSE- Providing primary RN care, assessing, evaluating and treating unstable patients with complex medical concerns in the orthopedic Trauma unit.
06/88-11/90 CAMP LINCOLN FOR BOYS, Brainerd, MN.
HEAD NURSE- Providing emergency medical care and first aid to 350+ Campers and Counselors
01/88-5/88 MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, London, England.
PRIMARY CLINICAL NURSE- Providing primary RN care to patients in an Acute Care Surgical unit requiring complex medical assessment and intervention. Co-Authored Patient education pamphlets on major illnesses and treatments.
EDUCATION:
07/83-01/88 BLOOMSBURY SCHOOL OF NURSING, Middlesex Hospital, London, England
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC®)-Vickie Milazzo Institute, a division of Medical-Legal Consulting Institute, Inc.
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) 1998-2007